RNC pulls out of NBC debate — The Republican National Committee has pulled out of a planned Feb. 26 debate with NBC News after widespread criticism of this week's CNBC debate from both the party and campaigns. — “We are suspending the partnership with NBC News for the Republican primary debate …

Exclusive: GOP campaigns plot revolt against RNC — Republican presidential campaigns are planning to gather in Washington, D.C., on Sunday evening to plot how to alter their party's messy debate process — and how to remove power from the hands of the Republican National Committee.

Yes, Marco Rubio's Finances Are a Big Deal — We'll send you a reminder. — Your reminder will be sent — The big post-debate story is about the media. CNBC is being pilloried by Republicans for the way it conducted last night's event, in Boulder, Colorado.

The Not Ready for Prime Time Bush — Like Scott Walker, Jeb couldn't rise to the demands of the national stage. — We'll begin with what went wrong with the Republican debate in Boulder, Colo., then look at what went wrong with Jeb Bush. — CNBC's debate moderators have famously come under fire …

If You're Black, Lead the Pack — Ben Carson shows that being a minority and a conservative is not a contradiction. — H — ere's something you may not know: Dr. Ben Carson is black. — Of course, I'm being a little cute here. The only way you wouldn't know he's black is if you were blind and only listened to the news.

Policy and Character — David Brooks writes a pro-Marco-Rubio column, and in passing says this: … It won't surprise you to learn that I disagree deeply. My experience is that the best way to figure out a candidate's true priorities — and his or her character — is to look hard at policy proposals.

The Paul Ryan and Marco Rubio Moment — So after all the meshugas on the right over the past few years, the Republicans could wind up with two new leaders going into this election, Marco Rubio and Paul Ryan. That's a pretty excellent outcome for a party that has shown an amazing tendency to inflict self-harm.

‘Shell-shocked’ CNBC staffers had long flight home — For the CNBC employees who boarded a charter plane right after Wednesday's bruising GOP debate, the redeye flight was physically smooth but emotionally turbulent. — People were exhausted, but also rattled and worried.

SXSW Announces March 12 Online Harassment Summit — Earlier this week we made a mistake. By cancelling two sessions we sent an unintended message that SXSW not only tolerates online harassment but condones it, and for that we are truly sorry. — The resulting feedback from the individuals involved …

Clinton allies shout ‘sexism’ at Sanders — The once respectful Democratic primary has devolved into a slugfest about gender, with Hillary Clinton surrogates expressing outrage over how Bernie Sanders is conducting his campaign — even calling for him to fire his staff over alleged sexist remarks.

Senate approves two-year budget deal in 3 a.m. vote — The Senate passed a two-year budget deal that raises the debt ceiling early Friday morning, sending the agreement to President Obama's desk. — The deal was approved in a 64-35 vote after 3 a.m. after a late speech by Sen. Rand Paul …

College Dean Accuses Texas Officers of Stopping Her for ‘Walking While Black’ — Police Claim Dashcam Video Tells a Different Story — Dorothy Bland, dean of the journalism school at the University of North Texas, is used to taking a walk at daybreak. But rain delayed her exercise regimen …